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Bengali Aloo Dum Recipe (Indian Potatoes)
Bengalis love potatoes mixed in with veggie dishes, meat dishes – pretty much everything. Aloo dum though is a dish which allows the ubiquitous tuber to be the star. Because the tomato and ingredients really cook into the potato it works best served with lucchis (pooris)/rotis/naan. Ingredients 10 small red potatoes (skin on, chopped in […]
Gluten Free Halwa Recipe (Cream of Rice)
Sooji ka Halwa is a very popular Indian snack made of cream of wheat (sooji). This non-traditional version uses Cream of Rice for my gluten free lady friend. It’s served warm and is especially comforting on crisp fall days. Normally halwa is made with quite a bit of sugar and ghee. This recipe is a […]
Besan Ladoo Recipe
Durga Puja marks the beginning of festival season for Bengali Hindus. (Diwali is also coming on November 3). With this is mind I wanted to share this recipe with you good folks. Ladoos are a ball-shaped sweet popular throughout India. A favorite of Ganesh, these treats can be made from white flour, wheat, sorghum, or […]
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Running always puts me in a good frame of mind. It clears out negative thoughts and replaces it with energy. On the days that those benefits aren’t enough – I always have a post-run smoothie to look forward to. For recovery, it’s hard to beat bananas and peanut butter. My smoothie is easy: It uses […]
Amaranth Spinach Recipe (Tandaljo)
I’d eaten spinach a million times and tried amaranth a few ways but never amaranth spinach leaves. Purchased in the frozen section of the venerable Indian American grocery chain, Patel Brothers, it was only $1.29 for the 12 ounce packet. The contents were frozen into multiple mini bricks giving them a futuristic look but I […]
Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce Via Serious Eats
This recipe via Serious Eats is probably my favorite way to cook cauliflower. The roasting, tahini and cumin gives it a smoky and creamy flavor. My only suggested change to this side dish is to roast the vegetable for 30-40 minutes for a softer texture than the recommended 15-20. Try it. No don’t thank me. […]
Coconut Rice and Pigeon Peas Recipe (Gandules Con Coco)
Pigeon peas are popular in tropical areas like the Caribbean and parts of India. A great source of protein and iron, they have the creaminess of a black eyed pea but are a touch more meaty. This coconut rice and peas recipe is a variant of the Caribbean style gandules con coco. I skipped the […]
FastSnack: Indian Potato Pancake (Aloo Tikki Recipe)
The Aloo Tikki is a like a midly spicy Indian cousin to the potato pancake. My version uses jowan also called ajwain, carom seeds or bishop weed. It’s a filling snack and can be easily customized. The recipe uses the traditional chickpea flour for the light coating and is naturally gluten free and vegan. If […]
Sweet and Tangy Tofu Recipe
As I’ve ramped up non-meat proteins in my diet, one of my favorites has become extra firm tofu. This recipe was inspired by some delicious sticky chicken wings I’d had in celebration of the beginning of the NFL football season. They accidently marinated for an extra day and were probably the better for it. (Between […]
Nachos Recipe: Indian Style (Rajmaa Meets Nachos)
This simple recipe marries two of my favorite types of food: Indian and Mexican (well, Tex-Mex). This homemade rajmaa refried bean recipe works great as a dip or as part of nachos. To save time: Use cans of red kidney beans. To save money: Used dried beans and rehydrate. They’re ready after an hour of […]
